Prussian Yarns

The story revolves around Otto von Goff, who marries heiress Hildegard von Puttkamer to escape military service, forming a strategic alliance. Their mutual fondness complicates their arrangement when Hildegard's father dies, leading Otto to inherit the Prussian estate of Schönwald. However, the von Puttkamer family is determined to reclaim the estate, setting the stage for conflict as they pursue their ambitions at any cost. The novel explores themes of loyalty, power struggles, and the complexities of marriage.